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Charles Morris Obituary

TUSCALOOSA | Charles Edward Morris, age 81, of Tuscaloosa, passed away on April 9, 2016, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel with Dr. Curtis Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel directing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Morris; daughter, Suzanne M. Toxey (Dewayne); sister, Marilyn Swindle (Jimmy); grandchildren, Chris and Jon Paul Toxey; and other relatives.
Charles loved his family and enjoyed singing. He was a very talented bass singer and sang with several gospel quartets in the south.
He enjoyed traveling and spending Friday nights eating with friends of 50 years. He spent many hours volunteering at DCH Valet Parking.
Charles loved people but most of all, he loved Jesus and was a dedicated Christian who desired to show Christ's love to everyone.
His grandchildren, knew him as POPPA – THE MAN, THE MYTH, AND THE LEGEND!

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Published by Tuscaloosa News from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2016.

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Bill Elliott

May 1, 2016

I always enjoyed my time spent around Charles. He was such a wonderful singer and always wore a smile and made you feel better after being with him.

Sharon Emery

April 12, 2016

Jean
God be with you and your family during this time of grief. We will be remembering you and your family in our prayers.

Cathy Hallman

April 12, 2016

My life is richer for having know Mr. Charlie. He was an inspiration and I loved singing in the choir with him. May God be with Mrs. Jean and family during this time of sorrow. Love you all, Cathy Hallman

Jerry Evans

April 12, 2016

Charlie will be missed in His Sunday School Class but we know He will be in Heaven"s Choir singing praises to His Savior!!!! God Bless!!!

Donna Lowery

April 12, 2016

I loved your daddy! I remember running into him and your mom one night at dinner. I asked him to sing for me and he did. Everyone around him stopped talking and listened then clapped. He was so sweet. I know you will miss him so much.

The Stricklands

April 11, 2016

Mr. Charlie was a good man and a pleasure to be around. He is resting in the arms of his Savior in his home in Heaven.

Doris Mills

April 11, 2016

You will be missed as a friend over 50 years. Rest in Peace.

CECIL

April 11, 2016

You were a good man and an inspiration on how to live.I am glad I was able to know you.

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